Computers

CIST 100 Information Technology (IT) Technical Support Fundamentals 54 Hours

This course is the first of a series that aims to prepare students for a role as an entry-level IT Support Specialist. Students will be introduced to the world of Information Technology. Topics include: computer hardware, Internet and security, managing computer software, networking and security, understanding/installing operating systems, troubleshooting, and customer service.

CIST 105 The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking 54 Hours

Prerequisite(s): CIST 100 Information Technology (IT) Technical Support Fundamentals

This course is part of a series that aims to prepare students for a role as an entry-level IT Support Specialist. In this course, students will learn a full overview of Computer Networking. Topics include: the fundamentals of modern networking technologies and protocols, and overview of the cloud, practical applications, and network troubleshooting.

CIST 110 Operating Systems and Becoming a Power User 54 Hours

Prerequisite(s): CIST 105 The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

This course is part of a series that aims to prepare students for a role as an entry-level IT Support Specialist. In this course, students will learn about the main components of an operating system (Windows, Linux, OS, etc.) and how to perform critical tasks like managing software and users and configuring hardware.

CIST 115 System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services 72 Hours

Prerequisite(s): CIST 110 Operating Systems and Becoming a Power User

This course is part of a series that aims to prepare students for a role as an entry-level IT Support Specialist. Students will learn infrastructure services that keep organizations up and running, typical cloud infrastructure setups,how to use industry tools to manage computers, user information, and user productivity.

CIST 120 IT Security: Defense Against the Digital Dark Ages 72 Hours

Prerequisite(s): CIST 115 System Administration and IT Infrastructure  Service

This course is part of a series that aims to prepare students for a role as an entry-level IT Support Specialist. Students will learn about IT security concepts, tools, and best practices.